Chelsea, Naomi Girma

Inside Naomi Girma’s move to Chelsea: From early success to breaking transfer records
As Girma’s profile rose in the U.S. and the international game, the Wave’s technical staff realized they would struggle to afford her.
Naomi Girma's transfer to Chelsea isn't a sign the NWSL is in trouble, it's a milestone in the game's growth
Girma, like Kerolin and Jenna Nighswonger moved from the NWSL to England this summer, but there's no reason for alarm
Chelsea breaks world transfer record for a women’s soccer player to sign Naomi Girma
US Women’s National Team (USWNT) defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first ever million-dollar player, joining English champion Chelsea from San Diego Wave FC.
Former Cardinal Naomi Girma ‘22 breaks record transfer fee with European move
In a historic deal to join Chelsea F.C., Naomi Girma ‘22 has made history as the first million-dollar women's soccer player.
January transfer window: Grading big signings in women's soccer
A groundbreaking record was set in the women's game over the summer, with total international transfer spending reaching $6.8 million from June 1 to Sept. 1 2024, according to FIFA -- almost double what was spent during the same period in 2023.
Why Is USWNT Defender Naomi Girma's Move to Chelsea Record Breaking?
U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma became the most expensive transfer in women's soccer after penning a deal with English club Chelsea.
After Naomi Girma’s record-breaking transfer, who will be the next major-money move?
In recent years, there was plenty of speculation about which player — and which team — would break the $1million transfer threshold. Last week, U.S. women’s national team defender Naomi Girma joined Chelsea for a $1.1million fee, breaking that milestone barrier.
USWNT star Naomi Girma nearing move to Chelsea for world-record $1.1 million fee
The transfer agreement is for $1.1 million, according to The Athletic, the highest fee ever commanded for a transfer in the women's game. Girma, 24, was under contract with the Wave until 2026. She drew interest from French club Lyon and Arsenal in the Women's Super League.
USWNT star Naomi Girma joins Chelsea in first million-dollar transfer in women's soccer history
U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma is the first million-dollar transfer in women's soccer history. San Diego Wave FC and Chelsea FC announced their deal on Sunday as Girma is now part of the London giants,
Women's soccer transfer record: Naomi Girma leads list with $1.1 million fee
United States defender Naomi Girma has become women’s soccer’s first million-dollar player. Who else is on the list of most expensive transfers?
Naomi Girma Becomes 1st Million-Dollar Player In Women’s Soccer
Girma, widely known as the best defender in the National Women’s Soccer League, signed a record- breaking, $1.1 million-deal to play for the Chelsea Women football club in England for the next four years.
Naomi Girma is women's soccer's first million-dollar player after moving to Chelsea from San Diego
Chelsea announced the signing of Girma. Reports say the English champions have spent $1.1 million on the transfer.
USWNT star Naomi Girma becomes first million-dollar player in women's soccer
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Ethiopian-American Naomi Girma Becomes the Most Expensive Defender in Women’s Football
At just 24 years old, Ethiopian-American defender Naomi Girma has made history with her transfer to Chelsea for a record £900 ...